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Mental Health Unit Manager

Helena, MT · On-site

$90 - $115/hr

We are currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Unit Manager to join our team at Telfair State Prison located in Helena, Georgia.The Mental Health Unit Manager (MHUM) is responsible for planning ...

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Part-Time Mental Health Professional - Wilcox State Prison (75662)

Centurion Health

Abbeville, GA • On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of mental health and dental services, to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a part-time Mental Health Professional to join our team at the Wilcox State Prison located in Abbeville, Georgia.

 The Mental Health Professional provides mental health case management services to patients in a correctional setting and consults with a multi-disciplinary team in providing comprehensive mental health care, including: intake and assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and providing individual and group therapy.

Job Qualifications:

  • Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited educational institution required.
  • Must be license eligible
  • Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience with direct care for individuals with mental illness preferred.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.

Available Shift:

Regular Business Hours Mon-Friday

For more informtation please contact Patrick Jones at pjones1@teamcenturion.com

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